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UpdateMichiganWednesday, November 4, 2026

Voting delayed in several Michigan counties due to tabulator problems

By the Democracy SENTRY deskPublished

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WWMT News Channel 3
“Voting delayed in different Michigan counties due to malfunctioning tabulators Voting was delayed in different counties in Michigan because of malfunctioning tabulators, according to local officials.”, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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What happened

Voting was delayed in several Michigan counties on November 3, 2026, due to malfunctioning tabulators. Madison Heights, Redford Township, and Shelby Township were among the areas affected. The RNC said it was in direct contact with DTE Energy over a reported power outage in Canton Township, and also sent a letter to county clerks putting them on notice to follow the law.1

Michigan Department of State chief communications officer Angela Benander said tabulator issues were not uncommon and that poll workers are trained to handle them.1

What it means in Michigan

What this means for Michigan certification

County boards of canvassers complete their canvass no later than the 14th day after the election, November 17.2 The statewide canvass is complete no later than the 20th day after the election, November 23.2

Key dates in Michigan

Election Day in -6 days
  1. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins
  2. Sun, Nov 1 · passed
    Early voting ends
  3. Mon, Nov 2 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day; Registration deadline; Mail ballots must arrive
  5. Mon, Nov 23 · 14 days
    State certification

Every date in Michigan, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. WWMT News Channel 3, https://wwmt.com/news/local/voting-delayed-in-different-michigan-counties-due-to-malfunctioning-tabulators-doj-scott-presler?teaserSource=trending · Wednesday, November 4, 2026
  2. NCSL, Canvass Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/canvass-deadlines

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